Meta has announced it will be testing default end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger . The social media company said in a press release on Thursday that testing has already begun “between some people” earlier this week, and that it will be working to make the privacy feature default for all messages and calls in 2023. If you’re part of the test group, your frequent chats will be automatically end-to-end encrypted, thereby rendering end-to-end encryption non-optional. This means that any conversation between you and a friend or family member can’t be accessed by Meta or anyone else. The only way Meta will see your messages is if you report them to the company if they threaten your safety in any way. Meta is also testing out secure storage on Android and iOS. This feature helps you back up your encrypted chats in the event your phone gets lost, or you want to restore your message history on a new device that supports end-to-end encryption. These encrypted backups can be … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger finally tests default end-to-end encryption | Digital Trends
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This back-to-school Chromebook is down to $169 at Best Buy | Digital Trends
As the students in our lives head back to school, they’re going to need all of the best tools to get through another year of learning. Thanks to Best Buy, we’ve found one of the best Chromebook deals happening today. Right now, you can score the Lenovo Chromebook 3 14-inch touch laptop for only $169, saving you $150 off the original retail price of $319. It’s hard to pass up back to school sales this good, so click the Buy Now button below to add one to your cart, and keep reading to find out why the Lenovo Chromebook 3 is one of our top Chromebook picks. Why you should buy the Lenovo Chromebook 3 14-inch touch laptop Even though we’re running out of time to get all of the best student laptop deals of the season, this might be the only one you need. The Chomebook 3 14-inch laptop brings everything we’ve come to love about the Chromebook, including the lightning-fast Chrome OS, into a powerful machine with more screen real estate than traditional Chromebooks. Thanks to … [Read more...] about This back-to-school Chromebook is down to $169 at Best Buy | Digital Trends
The best free movies on YouTube right now (August 2022) | Digital Trends
It’s becoming a lot harder to find quality films that you can stream for free. Almost every streaming service asks viewers to sign up or pay money to watch their vast libraries. Fortunately, frugal-minded consumers have another option: YouTube. The Google-owned video site has a selection of free movies and TV shows that rotates every month, even though Google does very little to promote this. Regardless, you can find some top Hollywood films here, but usually only for a limited time. So now that you know where to look, check out the best free movies that you can watch on YouTube right now. Because at the end of the month, many of these titles will be gone. Looking for more stuff you can watch for free? Check out our guides to the best free shows on YouTube and the best sites for watching free movies online . Recently added to YouTube Chronicle pg-13 2012 Shaolin Soccer pg 2001 Corpse Bride pg 2005 The Last Unicorn g … [Read more...] about The best free movies on YouTube right now (August 2022) | Digital Trends
Black Mirror on Netflix | 10 Episode Ideas Based On Real News | Digital Trends
Black Mirror , according to Variety . A modern-day Twilight Zone of sorts created by British satirist Charlie Booker, Black Mirror series examines the harmful and unseen effects technology has on society. The title itself refers to the dark reflection of ourselves we see in the digital screens around us. Originally unavailable to U.S. viewers for several years, the series has gained critical and popular acclaim since Netflix picked it up last year. In the episodes so far, a woman has created an emotionless clone of her dead husband, a man watched his memories on rewind as conveniently as scrolling through an iPhone photo app, and Jon Hamm created his own Siri by downloading his consciousness, among other haunting tales. So what’s next? We scanned the headlines and already have a bunch of ideas for the Black Mirror team. So, we decided to step into the writer’s room and dream up 10 Black Mirror episodes based on news from this year. Let us know your ideas in the … [Read more...] about Black Mirror on Netflix | 10 Episode Ideas Based On Real News | Digital Trends
3 55-inch TV deals under $300 available today | Digital Trends
If you’ve been waiting to turn your living room into a home theater because you’ve been reluctant to drop all of that cash, today Walmart has come to the rescue. Right now, Walmart TV deals are seriously awesome, and you can pick up a 55-inch TV for less than $300. 4K TV deals this sweet are hard to come by, so keep reading and click the links below to pick one up today and start building the home theater of your dreams. Trust us, once you revamp your viewing experience, you’ll never to need to head to a movie theater again. Contents Sceptre 55″ Class 4K UHD LED TV — $258, was $368 onn. 55” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart TV — $298, was $379 Philips 55″ Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) Android Smart LED TV — $298, was $348 Sceptre 55″ Class 4K UHD LED TV — $258, was $368 Sceptre’s 55-inch LED 4K Ultra HD TV is equipped to take your viewing experience to the next level. The color of the display is unlike any other you’ve seen before, and the 4K picture … [Read more...] about 3 55-inch TV deals under $300 available today | Digital Trends